Loved it! "...perhaps our hero's about to have some fun." Er, with his girlfriend's mum? LOL! That was a great moment. Let's see. First of all, I was loving James Sirius until he went and published that article. Git. At least Ginny knows; I hope Harry calls him on it sometime, though.Then the woman with the arms and the flour - hahahahaha! Sorry, the image and then the name was just highly amusing to me.Neat little twist with Tamara Flint, especially with her being out in the Muggle world now. There's a story to that, I'm sure. Fun chapter, and looking forward to some more leads as theirs seem to have all gone!~Gina :)

Author's Response: There is a story to Tamara Flint and you might just find out some more - Mwahahahahahaha. Seriously, Tamara bloody Flint looked set to take over the story which was why this couldn't be finished in time for the challenge, so hold onto your hat for her. (sigh, I'm spoiling now).

Thank you for reviewing. Yes, James Sirius is being an arse, but he would say he's only doing his job, and Scorpius shouldn't have been talking to Ben, really. I think Ginny will screech at him, not to mention Molly who adores Scorpius now. (She loves abandoned ducklings).

Okay, now I'm rambling, and I really need to get a move on with chapter 11 before kara hexes me. Thanks again ~Carole~

I can't say what I love more, your devious mind, or your ability to do the most amazing things with characters who are barely a by-line in the books in a way that is canon-consistent...

I don't know who this girl is, although I have a feeling she may be the one he eliminated first day...

I will be terribly evil, though - I've a friend who does forensic archeology in Britain - I'm dying to ask her if the condition of the body as presented tells her anything...

Author's Response: ASK!!! I have nothing to fear! (Um, well, I may have taken one or two liberties, but basically I did some research on the net and through watching Csi and reading Patricia Cornwall, so who knows what is accurate now - It's all MAGIC - is my cop out - ha ha)

Thea!!!!!! Thank you for reading. I'm glad you're enjoying the story as I have had a lot of fun writing it, but also some tortuous moments when I was plugging plot holes.

I liked how you made Scorpius slightly imperfect talking to Ben without thinking.

Author's Response: Scorpius is far from perfect, but he's still my hero - ha ha. Thanks for mentioning that; he's still very new at this game and his enthusiasm is going to get the better of him occasionally (not to mention his Malfoy moods). ~Carole~

Brilliant. So much going on, so many rich details. And it's such fun to go back to Hogwarts and to High. But my favorite is still Harry. He's just so calm and unflappable and grown-up. Grown-up Harry and his father card. Love it! I think Proudfoot is a git. He's probably got something against Malfoy. Hope Harry sees it. Also, are you a detective on the side? ;)Sorry it took me so long and sorry this is a rubbish review, but it was a really strong chapter! Onward! ~Gina :)

Author's Response: I'm glad you like Harry. I can;t write him as a teen (we have JK for that) but I like writing him grown up - hee hee. He will be in this quite a lot, but it's Scorpy's story really. Proudfoot is ... well, yes, he's a git. Too old school, maybe.

Am I a detective on the side? Hmm, not brave enough, but I do love reading detective stories.

This is fantastic! What a great start. I just love it. From the first line (still giggling) to so many other brilliant bits, I am just in envy and awe. It's so well done that it comes off as a really engaging, engrossing, easy read--not one of those things where it's confusing to follow or you can tell the writer sort of struggled with the prose or something. Does that make sense? You style is just so natural and flowy. You really know these characters, so I think that's a big part of it. I love your Scorpius, I really do. And then Harry. Harry! Since he is more my age, I'll take him. I love how understanding he is. And then your own minor OCs are just so great too. Gah. Envy and awe. The layers are great. Like, I could pick out bits from your other stories, but then things new to this that might even be hints. Plus the details are perfect.I copied this bit: "Storms, to Scorpius, represented enlightenment, that first experience where he realised not everything adults said was true, and that there were many versions of the truth. "This is fantastic. Just so, so true and insightful and perfect. Wonderful!So yes, update quickly! Now that I know what all those mysterious updates have been about, I want to read more!~Gina :)

Author's Response: Thank you! Yes, I still like the first line. For a long time it was all I had - ha - but it was better than staring at a blank document. I'm glad you like the story and it's not too convoluted, but can't promise that some of it won't get confusing.

Ireally appreciate the comment on the characters because I do feel I know them. Obviously writing High really helped because I have a large backstory for most of them.

I will be updating soon. I have 10 chapters written and beta'd - but need to crack on with the rest - ooops. Thanks again ~Carole~

Great start! The description of the body was grosteque and gave me chills. Hugo seemed very Ronnish (I am now declaring that to be a word) in this chapter--jealous, protective, awkward when it came to other people showing affection within his range of eyesight.

I am so excited that you're writing a sequel! I can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Yay! thank you very much. I'd had this story in mind for a while based on a few small things that happened in the last few chapters of High. Hugo is a bit Ronnish, but then I think he's miserable about Genister because he liked her rather a lot. I must make it up to him somehow. Thanks again ~Carole~

I was so happy to see a sequel to High. I loved the characters in High, so needless to say I'm so excited to watch them further! I too did a happy dance when I seen this story posted! Thank you!

Author's Response: Thank you. I hope you enjoy this story which is going to be different from High in so much as it's a mystery and not romance-centric (although always there :) ) I did a happy dance when I read this review, thanks again ~Carole~

Yay a sequel to High! I genuinely squeeled when I saw you'd posted this, and I can't say that excitement has subsided much.I love the dynamics going on here between the characters, and it's nice to see Scorpius and Lily's relationship still going strong despite the distance between them. I'm really, really intrigued as to who the body belongs to. The fact she's in Hogwarts robes only fuels that further, and I've spent the past few minutes ransacking my memory for a missing girl, unfortunately to no avail.I can't wait for you to update, I'm desperate to know where this is leading and also to get my Scily fix!

Fenella

Author's Response: Yay! First review! thank you very much; I always chew my nails until the first one's under the belt. Now I can relax.

Mwahahahahahahaha - the identity of the victim will become apparent at some stage. Oh, and I think Scorpius is waiting for his Lily fix, too - ha ha. Poor boy ;p ,br>
Thanks again. ~Carole~